In my walk with Christ, there are some days where I find it easier to believe the worst rather than the best. It could be anything from doubt that I’ve truly been forgiven, or trust that He truly has my best interests at heart; I register them as faulty thoughts yet seem incapable of overriding […]
How have you been finding lockdown? As a homebody, I’ve enjoyed working from home. I marvel at those who’ve taken the time to go for walks and consistently post workout videos and running stats. That’s simply not me. My room and I have seen more of each other than ever before… in fact, my bed […]
Failing in Love is a book by Juliette Sweeney which explores how failed relationships can be the springboard for successful ones later on. At just 60 pages it’s a quick read, but the reflection questions give you the opportunity to delve deeper into how you can apply what you’ve read to your own life. The […]
There are a few individuals in my life who are fortunate enough to get preferential treatment. I’ll willingly do things for them that I might not for others. Often times my agreement is accompanied by a wry smile and a variation of “you’re lucky it’s you.” In an ideal world, though… I’d go the extra […]
Durian, starfruit, and karela are revolting. I’m also suspicious of anyone who finds okra or white aubergines palatable. How can I be certain that they’re all vile? I’ve tried them! If you haven’t… spare your taste buds the pain. Please. “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts […]
I remember being over-familiar with the opposite sex whilst in a relationship and, understandably, my significant other wasn’t too impressed. In a later relationship, I happened to be on the receiving end and it made me feel uneasy. In both cases, neither of us had done anything particularly bad. Nevertheless, it didn’t stop the other […]
When I was younger, one of the things that I enjoyed doing were my LAMDA verse and prose exams. On the day of the exam, I had to give my best ever performance. I aimed to execute everything I’d rehearsed to elevate my interpretation of each piece. Unfortunately, there are people who also treat church […]
Growing Young is the paradoxical title of a book by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin. Young people leave church for a variety of reasons and the void that is left means that the church is, in essence, growing old. The book focuses on six essential strategies to aid youth retention, thus enabling churches […]
A while ago, a friend of mine and I were talking and she mentioned the fact that singleness is always viewed as a temporary stop. Yes, people are encouraged to enjoy this ‘season’ but it’s meant to be just that: a season. Those who have the ‘misfortune’ of languishing in it are invariably pitied. “What […]
Looking back over the years, I’d say I’ve gotten much better at receiving uncomfortable or unwanted information. I’ve reacted in a multitude of ways… from anger to tears and overthinking to indifference. It takes a lot of maturity to refrain from responding emotionally to information that is in some way displeasing. “So all those in […]
